Strategic Purchasing (Product Supply)

Strategic Purchases manages the sourcing of the Company's requirements for goods and services needed to produce, and market, world-class consumer products.  You will be responsible for several million dollars worth of spend, and will use analysis, judgement and outstanding communication skills to best link P&G business strategy with the capability of our external partners to drive sustainable competitive advantage.

Your responsibilities will include working with suppliers, in close cooperation with other functions within P&G to:

• deliver regional/global projects with excellence
• drive product & service innovation that gives P&G competitive advantage
• propose & implement breakthrough cost savings projects
• negotiate contracts and commercial terms for existing business
• design, recommend and align sourcing strategies and supplier relationship management plans

across Europe, Middle East and Africa.  

Your professional growth will take place in a dynamic, cross cultural environment with international travel and every day learning opportunities.

Getting Started

As a Purchasing Assistant, your will be responsible for analyzing markets or suppliers’ capabilities and capacities; preparing and executing inquiries and negotiations with suppliers; interfacing with the Finance department and the production plants to secure availability and cost effectiveness of materials. In addition, you will reliably manage the data needed for these tasks for Price Forecasting, Project Management in SAP and other databases. Read more